India, April 29 -- The state government is mulling over setting up sector-specific residential schools dedicated to sports, culture, financial services, science and technology, among others. Eight such schools are being planned in the state, including one for financial services in Mumbai, to help students hone their skills in the chosen sector from an early age. With a capacity to educate 200 students, the residential schools, also called Anand Gurukul schools, are expected to begin in the next academic year starting in June 2026.

A study group has been constituted under the education commissioner, with other officers from the department as its members, to finalise the schools' location, admission process, syllabus, calendar, and working...